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    • Fatal & Severe Risks (FSRs)
      Laing O'Rourke
      One of the Next Gear tactics is to Focus on High Consequence Risks. The foundation of this tactic is Fatal and Severe Risks (FSRs). A FSR is an activity that is considered to have high consequences to our people if not managed appropriately. The FSR Controls Standard provides clear guidance to managing these risks. Each FSR has a set of critical controls that must be planned for, implemented and monitored. The FSR Control Adequacy Assessment Tool assists with this process. It is also used to conduct FSR reviews.
      Part of the review process includes projects and sites undertaking field based observations to ensure that the required FSR critical controls are demonstrated to be working effectively. FSR Critical Control Field Checks assist with this process and are accessible via QR codes in the field. The FSRs are underpinned by Primary Standards (PS). FSR critical controls are included in Primary Standards as well as additional information local controls (i.e. controls that must be implemented to manage risk but are not critical to preventing a high consequence).
    • Primary Standards
      Laing O'Rourke
      One of the Next Gear tactics is to Focus on High Consequence Risks. The foundation of this tactic is Fatal and Severe Risks (FSRs). A FSR is an activity that is considered to have high consequences to our people if not managed appropriately. The FSR Controls Standard provides clear guidance to managing these risks. Each FSR has a set of critical controls that must be planned for, implemented and monitored. The FSR Control Adequacy Assessment Tool assists with this process. It is also used to conduct FSR reviews.
      Part of the review process includes projects and sites undertaking field based observations to ensure that the required FSR critical controls are demonstrated to be working effectively. FSR Critical Control Field Checks assist with this process and are accessible via QR codes in the field. The FSRs are underpinned by Primary Standards (PS). FSR critical controls are included in Primary Standards as well as additional information local controls (i.e. controls that must be implemented to manage risk but are not critical to preventing a high consequence).
    • System Requirements
      Laing O'Rourke
      One of the Next Gear tactics is to Focus on High Consequence Risks. The foundation of this tactic is Fatal and Severe Risks (FSRs). A FSR is an activity that is considered to have high consequences to our people if not managed appropriately. The FSR Controls Standard provides clear guidance to managing these risks. Each FSR has a set of critical controls that must be planned for, implemented and monitored. The FSR Control Adequacy Assessment Tool assists with this process. It is also used to conduct FSR reviews.
      Part of the review process includes projects and sites undertaking field based observations to ensure that the required FSR critical controls are demonstrated to be working effectively. FSR Critical Control Field Checks assist with this process and are accessible via QR codes in the field. The FSRs are underpinned by Primary Standards (PS). FSR critical controls are included in Primary Standards as well as additional information local controls (i.e. controls that must be implemented to manage risk but are not critical to preventing a high consequence).
  • Environmental
    • Severe Environmental Risks (SERs)
      A Severe Environmental Risk (SER) is an activity if not managed appropriately, a severe environmental impacts could eventuate, resulting in permanent or long term damage to the environment that could not be easily rectified. They would alter receiving environment and result in a significant impact on the project’s objectives. The SER Controls Standard provides clear guidance to managing these risks. Each SER provides clear guidance on the requirements and control measures that when implemented are intended to manage these risks. They describe the critical controls that must be in place, demonstrated and working effectively such that severe environmental impacts are prevented. The SER Control Adequacy Assessment Tool assists with this process. It is also used to conduct SER reviews.
      Part of the review process includes projects and sites undertaking field based observations to ensure that the required FSR critical controls are demonstrated to be working effectively. FSR Critical Control Field Checks assist with this process and are accessible via QR codes in the field. The FSRs are underpinned by Primary Standards (PS). FSR critical controls are included in Primary Standards as well as…
    • Environmental Primary Standards
      Environmental Primary Standards (PS) provide the framework for the organisation to manage risk as well as create opportunity for innovation.  Each Primary Standard is designed to eliminate or minimise the risks of environmental harm arising from a specific risk as well as enhancing environmental benefits.   A number of PSs underpin associated Severe Environmental Risks (SERs) (insert link). SER critical controls are included in Environmental Primary Standards as well as additional information local controls (i.e. controls that must be implemented to manage risk but are not critical to preventing a high consequence).
      Environmental Primary Standards are developed with reference to (and to meet) legislative requirements along with examples of how the hierarchy of control is to be applied in real terms. Application of the Environmental Primary Standards as per their intent should provide the project sufficient assurance that the hierarchy of controls is applied and that legislative requirements are met. Project/site environment management plans specify how the Environmental Primary Standards are specifically implemented at the respective project or site.
    • Environmental System Requirements
      Environmental System Requirements (SR) describe the processes that must be implemented in order to set up projects and sites for success. They fall into two broad categories: Organisation and Engagement system requirements – ensure the organisation is capable to operate within its intended operating environment and to establish projects and sites for successful delivery and operations with regards to their environmental risk profile.
      Assurance and Event Management system requirements – ensure the organisation undertakes assurance and compliance activities as part of a thorough due diligence process to encourage and foster continual improvement and innovation; and is able to respond appropriately to unplanned events
      • Environmental Primary Standards
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      • SER 01 Biodiversity
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October 16th, 2020

Mental Health Matters Award Winners

We are delighted to have been awarded the Mental Health Matters award for our 5 Ways to Wellbeing campaign in Australia. The campaign is centred on a set of five evidence based health messages about the kinds of activities that people can do that are known to improve mental health and wellbeing.

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World Mental Health Day 10 October 2020

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2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for us all, bringing drastic changes to our way of life, placing an even greater emphasis on the importance of supporting one another and being there for our mates.

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October 16th, 2020

Mental Health Matters Award Winners

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